Comptroller – Data Analyst III-IV (00030662)

Organization: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78774

Schedule: Full-time

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,000.00 – 6,100.00 (Monthly)

Description

Applications must be filed at

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00030662&tz=GMT-05:00&tzname=America/Chicago

About the Comptroller’s Office

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas’ accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!

Culture

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

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General description

Join the Fiscal Management team as a Data Analyst (Data Analyst III-IV)! Work involves) data analysis and data research. Work involves development, writing, and running computer programs and queries on mainframe and personal computer to analyze and sample statewide accounting data. The candidate must have the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment with ever-changing circumstances. Apply today and help the Comptroller’s office keep the Texas economy strong.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience with information systems, data analysis, auditing, control, or security work.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field.
2 years of experience using Texas statewide accounting systems: USAS, USPS, SPRS, and TINS
Experience writing and running programs utilizing SAS, SQL, JCL, and/or other programming experience.
Experience developing, analyzing, and reporting statistical sampling and other sampling techniques and providing variance explanations.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications with special emphasis in proficiency of Excel
Experience with CAMS (Computer Audit Menu System) and/or the Easytrieve programming language for reports.
Experience with TSO, IBM utilities, and DB2 relational database concepts.
Experience with Apple’s FileMaker Pro database software.
Experience with Teammate Audit software, including EWP (Electronic Workpapers).
Experience at the client level in order to research and retrieve data from agency DB2 relational databases for further reporting and processing.
Experience using CAPPS (Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System).

Substitutions

Education requirement may be substituted with up to four (4) years of related experience.

In this role you will:

Knowledge in generally accepted data analysis, audit and financial standards and practices.
Knowledge in information technology and security control practices.
Knowledge in Mainframe and PC software.
Knowledge in current statistical sampling and data analysis techniques.
Knowledge in TeamMate audit management system software solutions.
Knowledge in applicable programming language.
Skills in using SAS, CAMS, Easytrieve, SQL, QMF or Queryman, MS Access, and mainframe editors and related PC tools to perform statistical sampling and data analysis and to evaluate large volume of data.
Skills in designing and running queries and revising program code to generate reports using mainframe and relational database data.
Ability to analyze data and provide detailed information with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to write and revise standards and procedures.
Ability to handle multiple projects.

Veterans:

To receive veteran’s preference a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.

If selected for the position the following must be provided for proof of veterans’ preference:

Veteran must provide form DD 214
Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information

Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work In Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.